by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study industrial production technologies/technicians, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 89 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing industrial production technologies/technicians, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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East Carolina University tops our 2026 ranking of the best industrial production technologies/technicians colleges for veterans. East Carolina University scores 88.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full industrial production technologies/technicians report for East Carolina University
A rank of #2 makes Western Michigan University one of the top industrial production technologies/technicians colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about industrial production technologies/technicians at Western Michigan University
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a great choice for veterans pursuing industrial production technologies/technicians, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the industrial production technologies/technicians program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Illinois State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best industrial production technologies/technicians colleges for veterans. Illinois State University scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the industrial production technologies/technicians program at Illinois State University
Texas A&M University-College Station is a great choice for veterans pursuing industrial production technologies/technicians, landing the #5 spot this year. Texas A&M University-College Station scores 82.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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University of Northern Iowa ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best industrial production technologies/technicians colleges for veterans. It scores 82.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about industrial production technologies/technicians at University of Northern Iowa
SUNY Buffalo State University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing industrial production technologies/technicians. SUNY Buffalo State University scores 81.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about industrial production technologies/technicians at SUNY Buffalo State University
Minnesota State University-Mankato placed #8 among the best industrial production technologies/technicians colleges for veterans. Minnesota State University-Mankato scores 81.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about industrial production technologies/technicians at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mississippi State University came in at #9 for veteran industrial production technologies/technicians students this year. Mississippi State University scores 80.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about industrial production technologies/technicians at Mississippi State University
Millersville University of Pennsylvania came in at #10 for veteran industrial production technologies/technicians students this year. Millersville University of Pennsylvania scores 80.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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University of Alaska Anchorage landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing industrial production technologies/technicians. It scores 80.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about industrial production technologies/technicians at University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Wisconsin-Platteville landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing industrial production technologies/technicians. It scores 80.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full industrial production technologies/technicians report for University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Purdue University-Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best industrial production technologies/technicians colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the industrial production technologies/technicians program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Jacksonville State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best industrial production technologies/technicians colleges for veterans. Jacksonville State University scores 80.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full industrial production technologies/technicians report for Jacksonville State University
University of Dayton landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing industrial production technologies/technicians. University of Dayton scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 57.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Eastern Kentucky University placed #16 among the best industrial production technologies/technicians colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the industrial production technologies/technicians program at Eastern Kentucky University
Hennepin Technical College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best industrial production technologies/technicians colleges for veterans. Hennepin Technical College scores 79.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the industrial production technologies/technicians program at Hennepin Technical College
University of Southern Mississippi landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing industrial production technologies/technicians. University of Southern Mississippi scores 79.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the industrial production technologies/technicians program at University of Southern Mississippi
Weber State University came in at #19 for veteran industrial production technologies/technicians students this year. Weber State University scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full industrial production technologies/technicians report for Weber State University
Central Connecticut State University placed #20 among the best industrial production technologies/technicians colleges for veterans. Central Connecticut State University scores 78.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best industrial production technologies/technicians colleges for veterans. Southeastern Louisiana University scores 78.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the industrial production technologies/technicians program at Southeastern Louisiana University
Northern Kentucky University came in at #22 for veteran industrial production technologies/technicians students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the industrial production technologies/technicians program at Northern Kentucky University
Mitchell Technical College came in at #23 for veteran industrial production technologies/technicians students this year. It scores 77.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full industrial production technologies/technicians report for Mitchell Technical College
Saint Cloud State University came in at #24 for veteran industrial production technologies/technicians students this year. It scores 77.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about industrial production technologies/technicians at Saint Cloud State University
Ferris State University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing industrial production technologies/technicians. It scores 77.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full industrial production technologies/technicians report for Ferris State University
Not far behind, these industrial production technologies/technicians colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying industrial production technologies/technicians: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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